Building Energy Codes

DOE National Energy Codes Conference 2016 - Keynote Speakers

John Tooley - March 22, 2016

John Tooley is one of the nation's leading building scientists. Hailed as a visionary in energy efficiency, Tooley has diagnosed and repaired more than 5,000 homes and participated in the weatherization of more than 10,000 homes. He is recognized for his contributions to many of the largest utility and building programs in the nation. He has received a National Energy Award from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Florida Governor's Energy Award, the Legacy Award and Joule awards from the Energy and Environmental Building Association and was inducted into the Building Performance Institute Hall of Fame.

C.R. Herro - March 23, 2016

C.R. Herro is Vice President of Environmental Affairs for Meritage Homes, a large-volume national home builder. CR leads their Energy and Innovation Program, which combines design, energy efficiency, water management, sustainability, and new technologies to establish a new standard in home building that provides better comfort and healthier air as well as less cost to own and operate. In the last three years, Meritage has received numerous awards, including the EnergyValue Housing Award, Best Green Building Program Award, NAHB Builder of the Year and the four time U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award, recognizing ongoing industry leadership. CR serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance, the RESNet Standards Development Committee, the Board of Directors for the Green Chamber of Commerce, the Technical Committee for the Leading Builders of America, and the Ibacos Best Practice Research Alliance.